I’m trying to not to be hard on myself. Really really trying. The run just felt terrible. It wasn’t my breathing that was off or anything, but I think I’m just trying to get my brain in the mode of training again. Plus, when I’m running I think I’m tensing up. When I went to shower post-run my arms felt like jello and my abs really feel it during the run.

I hope by keeping track of the details and progress that when I start seeing improvement it’ll improve my game mentally as well. I love running. I do. I just have to get back to that happy running feeling again. I forget how long that takes, but it’ll be worth getting there.

Plus, a little me time during training is going to be good for myself. The longest I’ve ever been away from Xander was 3.5 hours. I know my training won’t be taking put hat much time each day, but getting used to be away from him, even albeit short times, is going to be beneficial for all of us. Even though I just got really sad while typing that. I love hanging out with my little dude all the time!

When I walked in the door last night I found dinner ready and waiting on the stove and the boys cuddled up…

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Katie — if it makes you feel better, I’ve been running non stop without giving birth to another human since June and I had a terrible training run today (20 minutes, under 2 miles) so don’t you even worry. Live to run another day <3

Thanks Lauren And I know timing, weather conditions, fueling, etc etc etc all help determine how good or bad a run is – just getting out there is most important! I kind of wish I would have times the 3.75 mi I ran last week – it felt much better. Can we plan a few Saturday runssssss??

You are the cutest mom – sad to be away from the little man while you train. I love that. BUT like you said, this training time will quickly become your ‘me time’ which we all need in our lives! As for getting back into a running groove – the first few WILL suck but your body will ‘remember’ that running mojo soon, I just know it. Keep at it girl!

I had a tough time getting back into running and leaving my boys behind. My core always felt weak and my form was terrible, making for some humbling runs. It’s been 3 months now and I’ve found that happy place again. I still have craptastic runs but the love is there again! Good luck with your training. I run my 10-miler in September. Gulp!

Some runs just suck for no real reason (though I think it sounds like you did pretty well despite not getting to your 3-4 mile mark). And, hey, you got out there and ran. That’s success! I am sure your next run will be better.

aww! suctacular (also a word…) runs are the worst. And tend to make me feel like WHY DO I RUN?? I am not even GOOD at it. And then I get through whatever I get through and after remember why I love it. It takes time to rebuild, and you are doing just that. It’ll start feeling happy again soon, I promise :-)And that is the CUTEST pic ever of your two men LOVE!

you’ll be back in no time i am sure – and 84 degrees is NO joke for running! if it makes you feel better i didn’t get to do the first two runs on my training plan at all!! (was sick). back at it today though